Importance of Regenerative Agriculture in the Republic of Moldova in the Context of Climate Change
Importance of Regenerative Agriculture in the Republic of Moldova in the Context of Climate Change

Author(s): Eugeniu Stoian
Subject(s): Economy, National Economy, Business Economy / Management, Agriculture, Energy and Environmental Studies
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: Regenerative agriculture; Sustainability; Circular economy; Ecological impact; Climate change
Summary/Abstract: Regenerative agriculture is gaining increasing importance in the Republic of Moldova as a key response to the environmental and economic challenges of climate change. This innovative agricultural practice focuses on restoring and maintaining soil health, reducing soil erosion, increasing the soil's capacity to retain water and improving natural fertility. Through techniques such as crop rotation, cover crop cultivation, compost integration and minimizing tillage, regenerative agriculture supports the development of sustainable agricultural ecosystems while reducing dependence on environmentally harmful chemical inputs. As Moldova faces increasingly intense periods of drought and erratic rainfall caused by climate change, these regenerative practices help increase farmers' resilience and adaptability to variable climatic conditions. Healthy soils with a high organic matter content become more resilient to drought, providing farmers with more stable yields and reduced losses. In addition, regenerative agriculture contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through soil carbon sequestration practices and by promoting farming methods that conserve biodiversity and reduce degradation of agricultural land. In addition to environmental benefits, regenerative agriculture also brings significant economic benefits to rural communities, contributing to food security and income diversification. Regenerative practices reduce long-term costs by reducing the need for irrigation and chemical fertilizers and thus support the development of a more resilient economic model for farmers. The implementation of regenerative farming practices can also attract international financial support and is aligned with globally promoted sustainability and environmental conservation objectives.

• Details
• Contents